Carnival Cruise Line just revealed its latest in a lineup of traditional ship godmothers-Queen Latifah. She will serve the honorary role for the company's upcoming new Carnival Horizon when she officially names and christens the vessel in New York City on May 23, 2018.
"With her fun-loving spirit and positive, can-do attitude, Queen Latifah embodies our brand and knows how to 'Choose Fun' in everything she does," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, in a press release.
"Knowing that she is a long-time supporter of St. Jude and has performed and won 'Lip Sync Battle' made her the ideal candidate to serve as godmother to our newest ship."
Queen Latifah is a multifaceted dynamo as a Grammy award-winning musical artist, television and film actress, label president, author, entrepreneur and now godmother. The announcement follows Carnival bringing on a similarly energetic personality in Shaquille O'Neal as its "CFO," or Chief Fun Officer.
"Carnival is an iconic American brand and it's an honor to be named godmother of Carnival Horizon and take part in the event on May 23, honoring the special children of St. Jude - a cause that is very near and dear to my heart," said Latifah, in the release.
The New York City naming ceremony will bestow a check to partner St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with funds raised during onboard and shoreside activities and events prior to the party. As previously revealed, artwork from over 30 St. Jude patients will be displayed on the ship's triple-decker "Dreamscape" atrium LED sculpture.
After the christening, Carnival Horizon will commence a summer season from New York until September when the ship will transfer to year-round Caribbean voyages from Miami.
The Horizon will be similar to sister-ship Carnival Vista with favorite features such as the SkyRide and IMAX Theatre along for the ride, but it will introduce a number of new ones as well. Fresh onboard will be Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse|Brewhouse with fare from Food Network star Guy Fieri as well as a Dr. Seuss-themed water park in collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Guests will be catered to in accommodations encompassing Cloud 9 Spa cabins with pampering perks, extra spacious Family Harbor staterooms and tropical-themed Havana cabins and suites with private daytime access to a Cuban-inspired bar and pool.
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